Luke - after a year of searching I found a property that i'm under contract on and feel pretty good about. 

I searched for homes based on the mortgage I could afford.

It is possible that over time, Google ranking metrics recognize the uniqueness of your key words, and you move up in the rankings organically (without a cost to you), so that you can be found easily on Google searches for your location.  

Emphasize how this arrangement could work to their benefit, offering steady income, avoiding a traditional sale process, and giving them the freedom to move forward with their plans such as buying that sailboat and sailing around the world.If they ultimately decide they’re not interested in selling, you’re still in a great position to continue your search and buy your own property in the near future.

I searched for homes based on the mortgage I could afford.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

If you're open to expanding your search, Columbus OH also has positive cash flowing deals at an affordable price point - $120k-$180k. 

You’d like to think you get what you pay for; however on this instance you seem to be over paying for hands off passive real estate.If passive real estate is truly what you are searching for, have you considered 1031 exchanging into a DST (Delaware Statutory Trusts) or other rules of syndications?

Most standard MLS contracts now include a box check for 1031 exchanges. 

You can run one-off searches for phone numbers and email addresses, and they often have promos for new users.Spokeo for Professionals: While not specifically real estate-focused, it’s a reliable option for finding contact info for individual property owners, especially for one-off searches.Forewarn: This is great for verifying contact details and gives a bit more intel on leads.